INFLUENCE OF INFILL DENSITY ON COMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCES OF PEI 1010 PARTS MANUFACTURED BY FUSED FILAMENT FABRICATION PROCESS

Radu TORPAN, Sebastian-Marian ZAHARIA, Lucia-Antoneta CHICOS, Mihai Alin POP, Camil LANCEA

Abstract


This study investigates the properties of 3D printed Polyetherimide 1010 (PEI 1010), focusing on the influence of infill density on mechanical performance. Compressive tests were conducted to evaluate the material's strength and stress – strain behavior at varying infill levels. Additionally, microscopical analysis and hardness tests were conducted in order to characterize the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) process for PEI 1010. Results demonstrate that infill density significantly enhances the mechanical properties of PEI 1010, making it a viable option for applications requiring high-performance materials.

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